Program Objectives
- Exhibit an understanding of hermeneutical principles by using proper methodology in biblical interpretation.
- Build a strong emphasis on understanding the Bible.
- Recognize and evaluate in light of biblical revelation the major schools of thought in historical and contemporary theology.
- State and defend a worldview that is consistent with biblical revelation and stated in theological terms.
Graduate with MA
Following completion of the MA in the Spring of the academic year, a student would then be eligible to continue on into the Ph.D. program in the Fall of the same year, provided they completed the MA degree with a GPA of 2.9 (B-) or better.
Program Requirements
Requirement | Hours |
---|---|
Core Curriculum | 27 |
Concentration | 15 |
Total Hours | 42 |
Code | Title | Hours |
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Core Curriculum | ||
ATH 613 | Theological Research & Writing (must be taken in first year) | 3 |
BI 501 | Old Testament Bi 501 | 3 |
BI 502 | New Testament Bi 502 | 3 |
TH 503 | Systematic Theology I | 3 |
TH 513 | Systematic Theology II | 3 |
TH 601 | History of Christian Thought I | 3 |
TH 602 | History of Christian Thought II | 3 |
TH 607 | Hermeneutics | 3 |
ATH 698 | Religious Studies Capstone | 3 |
Subtotal | 27 | |
Religious Studies Bible/Theology Requirements | ||
Select three of the following courses with BI/TH prefix: | 9 | |
Isaiah | ||
BI 604 | ||
BI 605 | ||
Romans | ||
BI 615 | ||
BI 616 | ||
Survey of Genesis | ||
Subtotal | 9 | |
Religious Studies Electives | ||
Select two of the following courses with BI/TH, ATH, L, SP prefix: | 6 | |
Introduction to Pastoral Care ATh | ||
ATH 602 | ||
Ethics and Society ATh 603 | ||
Ethics of Pastoral Leadership | ||
Spiritual Formation ATh 614 | ||
Introduction to Global Chaplaincy | ||
Prison/Jail Chaplaincy | ||
Ministry Response to Crises and | ||
Grief and Loss Counseling | ||
ATH 623 | ||
Expository Preaching | ||
SP 615 | ||
Women in Theology | ||
Introduction to World Religions | ||
Subtotal | 6 | |
Total Hours | 42 |
Course Cycle
Year One | ||
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Fall Semester (August) | Hours | |
ATH 613 | Theological Research & Writing | 3 |
BI 501 | Old Testament Bi 501 | 3 |
TH 503 | Systematic Theology I | 3 |
BI/TH | Course | 3 |
Hours | 12 | |
Spring Semester (January) | ||
TH 607 | Hermeneutics | 3 |
BI 502 | New Testament Bi 502 | 3 |
TH 513 | Systematic Theology II | 3 |
Hours | 9 | |
Year Two | ||
Fall Semester (August) | ||
TH 601 | History of Christian Thought I | 3 |
BI/TH | Course | 3 |
BI/TH | Elective | 3 |
Hours | 9 | |
Spring Semester (January) | ||
TH 602 | History of Christian Thought II | 3 |
BI/TH | Course | 3 |
BI/TH | Elective | 3 |
ATH 698 | Religious Studies Capstone | 3 |
Hours | 12 | |
Total Hours | 42 |